Foundations: 12 weeks
Challenge A: 15 weeks
We're reading during the breaks to make up the weeks this Semester, so class ends the same date.
CC Foundations: 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cycle 1
Lunch Discussion: 12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Rhetoric
Enrichment Activities: 1 – 3:00 p.m. Exposition, Grammar and SOTW
Curriculum Used:
Classical Conversations: Foundations, Cycle 1
SOTW: Story of the World, by Susan Wise Bauer, Focus on Ancients (Vol. 1), all 4 volumes used.
Oral Reports: Prepare a 2-3 minute report.
Literature Books: Amos Fortune, The Bronze Bow, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, The Door in the Wall,
The Magician's Nephew, Number the Stars, The Secret Garden
Writing Papers on Literature: To help teach this, we are referencing IEW's "Teaching the Classics
DVD and Workbook" and "Reading Roadmaps" by Adam and Missy Andrews, as well as "Words
Aptly Spoken- Children's Literature" by Classical Conversations.
It Couldn't Just Happen, by Lawrence Richards
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and Workbook, by Sean Covey
Story of the World Chapters and CC Weeks- Cycle 1
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Quarter 3:
Jan: 10, 16 (Wednesday Class), 24, 31
Feb: 7, (CHAA Saints Track Meet) No class today.
Feb. 14, 21
Feb. 14 Valentine's Party also. Bring valentines, and a treat to share.
Feb 21 Quarter End Get Together. Curriculum review games. Scripture Mastery pass–off.
Break: Feb. 28 (Possible Field trip)
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: About my Christmas Vacation.
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
Qtr 3: Luke 24:36–39 Jesus himself stood in the midst of them Memorize
Exposition: Have "Amos Fortune, Freeman" read for discussion. No writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", no assignments this week.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", no assignments this week.
Week 14: Jan. 16 (Wednesday Class this week) 11:45 - 3:00 pm
Arrive at 11:00 to help set-up and have lunch together if wanted. Shortened class schedule today.
This Week's Schedule:
11:45 – 12:00 Rhetoric Discussion
12:00 – 1:00 CC- Week 14 New Grammar 30 min., and 30 min. CC Science Experiments. No Art today.
1:00 – 1:55 Exposition and Grammar
1:55 – 2:00 Snack Break
2:00 – 3:00 SOTW: Mummify a Chicken today! Dress like an Egyptian for fun.
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: No Oral Reports this week due to shorter class time.
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
Qtr 3: Luke 24:36–39 Jesus himself stood in the midst of them Memorize
SOTW: See images below.
Exposition: Have "Amos Fortune, Freeman" writing due this week.
1-3 paragraph paper focusing on Exposition, Climax and Conclusion.
Sentence openers #3 and #6. Dress-ups: sv, ly, adj, w/w. Alliteration OR Simile.
Challenge Students: 3 paragraphs, and at least one paragraph using all 6 sentence
starters. Other paragraphs need Sentence Openers listed. Use Dress–ups and
Decorations as listed.
Grammar: Punctuation Rules 1 and 17 memorized.
Grammar: Punctuation Rules 1 and 17 memorized.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", discuss book overall.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", assignments start again next week.
Week 15: Jan. 24
Bring a White T-shirt for Art today to Tie-Dye.
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: History (biography, event in time) or Geography
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
Qtr 3: Luke 24:36–39 Jesus himself stood in the midst of them Memorize
SOTW: See images below.
Exposition: Have "The Bronze Bow" read for discussion. No writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 11 read for lunch discussion. Everyone.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Read Habit 4. Challenge Only.
Bring a White T-shirt for Art today to Tie-Dye.
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: History (biography, event in time) or Geography
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
Qtr 3: Luke 24:36–39 Jesus himself stood in the midst of them Memorize
Exposition: Have "The Bronze Bow" read for discussion. No writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 11 read for lunch discussion. Everyone.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Read Habit 4. Challenge Only.
Week 16: Jan. 31
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: Art or music (biography, instrument, style, epoch)
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
Qtr 3: Luke 24:36–39 Jesus himself stood in the midst of them Memorize
SOTW: See images below.
Exposition: Have "The Bronze Bow" writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 12 read for lunch discussion. Everyone.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Wk Bk. Habit 4. Challenge Only.
Week 17: Feb. 7
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: Art or music (biography, instrument, style, epoch)
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
Qtr 3: Luke 24:36–39 Jesus himself stood in the midst of them Memorize
Exposition: Have "The Bronze Bow" writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 12 read for lunch discussion. Everyone.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Wk Bk. Habit 4. Challenge Only.
Week 17: Feb. 7
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: Science or Collections
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
Qtr 3: Luke 24:36–39 Jesus himself stood in the midst of them Memorize
Exposition: Have "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" read for discussion. No writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 13 read for lunch discussion. Everyone.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Read Habit 5. Challenge Only.
Week 18: Feb. 14
Valentine's Party during lunch. Bring valentines, and a treat to share.
Valentine's Party during lunch. Bring valentines, and a treat to share.
Quarter End Get Together. Curriculum review games. Scripture Mastery pass–off.
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: Book Report or Poetry Selection
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
SOTW: See images below.
Exposition: Have "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 14 read for lunch discussion. Everyone.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Wk Bk. Habit 5. Challenge Only.
Week 18: Feb 21 CHAA Track & Field Meet 2013
We get two weeks break before Q4.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Registration 9:15 a.m.
Tradewinds Park, Shelter F. (Sample Rd. west of turnpike)
Open to all homeschool students ages 5-18.
$5 donation per athlete. (fruits, juice, cake, medals and certificate... all included; snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy- 50 cents).
Feb 28, 2013: Possible Fieldtrip
Exposition: Have "The Door in the Wall" read on your own. No discussion or writing due.
Quarter 4:
Mar: 7, 14, 21, 28
Apr: 4, 11, 18 (one week will be a field trip)
Apr 18 Quarter End Get Together. Curriculum review games. Break one week after.
Year End Parent Night. (Apr 19 or 20)
Week 19: Mar. 7, 2013
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: My favorite...
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
SOTW: See images below.
Exposition: Have "The Magician's Nephew" read for discussion. No writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 15 read for lunch discussion. Everyone.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Read Habit 6. Challenge Only.
Week 20: Mar. 14
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: History (biography, event in time) or Geography
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
SOTW: See images below.
Exposition: Have "The Magician's Nephew" writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 16 read for lunch discussion. Everyone.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Wk Bk. Habit 6. Challenge Only.
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: History (biography, event in time) or Geography
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
SOTW: See images below.
Exposition: Have "The Magician's Nephew" writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 16 read for lunch discussion. Everyone.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Wk Bk. Habit 6. Challenge Only.
Week 21: Mar. 21
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: Art or music (biography, instrument, style, epoch)
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
SOTW: See images below.
Exposition: Have "Number the Stars" read for discussion. No writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 17 read for lunch discussion. Everyone.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Read Habit 7. Challenge Only.
Week 22: Mar. 28
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: Science or Collections
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
SOTW: See images below.
Exposition: Have "Number the Stars" writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 18 read for lunch discussion. Everyone.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Wk Bk. Habit 7. Challenge Only.
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: Science or Collections
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
SOTW: See images below.
Exposition: Have "Number the Stars" writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 18 read for lunch discussion. Everyone.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Wk Bk. Habit 7. Challenge Only.
No Class Apr 4- Reading Time.
The Secret Garden is a little longer book. Extra week to read. :)
Week 23: Apr 11
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: Book Report or Poetry Selection
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
SOTW: See images below.
Exposition: Have "The Secret Garden" read for discussion. No writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 19 read for lunch discussion. Everyone.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Read "Keep Hope Alive". Challenge Only.
Week 24: Apr 18
Quarter End Get Together. Curriculum review games. Scripture Mastery Pass–Off.
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Oral Reports: Practice for Parent's Night or Impromptu
Scripture: Exodus Ch. 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments
SOTW: See images below.
Exposition: Have "The Secret Garden" writing due this week.
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 20 read for lunch discussion. Everyone.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Wk Bk. "Keep Hope Alive". Challenge Only.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Parent's Night: 7:00 p.m. Tonight!
Boca Raton Community Center
Prepare your best Oral Report of the Semester- 3-5 minutes. Include visual aides- or dress up like your report.
Bring:
*Your parents, grand parents, anyone you want for an audience.
* Dessert or Appetizer
Parent's Night: 7:00 p.m. Tonight!
Boca Raton Community Center
Prepare your best Oral Report of the Semester- 3-5 minutes. Include visual aides- or dress up like your report.
Bring:
*Your parents, grand parents, anyone you want for an audience.
* Dessert or Appetizer
End of Spring Semester
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